The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre continues to be in constant contact with southwest coast municipalities and emergency management stakeholders following record rainfall earlier this week.

To help prioritize the emergency needs of residents, an assistance inquiries line has been activated to log calls and provide information as required.

Residents on the southwest coast who have questions can call 1-833-885-0385 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Individuals with non-urgent medical concerns (i.e. inability to travel to their medical appointments or pharmacy for prescriptions) may call Western Health’s Client Relations office at 1-833-784-6802 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 26-29.

Those with immediate life safety concerns should always call 911.

Road repairs are ongoing by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure with updates on highway driving conditions being provided on the NL 511 app and www.nl511.ca.

We thank residents of the region for their continued patience as we navigate service disruptions and delays. Further updates will be provided as necessary.

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Media contact
Emily-Jane Gillingham
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-5524, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca